Bertie Sewell

Born September 20, 1925, in Hamlin, Texas, Bertie was the daughter of A.B. and Ruth Johnson Maynard. Bertie grew up in Hamlin, and graduated from Hamlin High School. She married J.W. Perryman, and the couple moved to Houston, where she lived until J.W. passed away in 1959. Bertie returned to Hamlin, and in October of 1962, she married Cal Sewell. An excellent cook, Bertie also took part in the Buffalo Gals line dancing group. Bertie loved to help others, especially those in need. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hamlin.
She is preceded in death by two husbands, J.W. Perryman and Cal Sewell her parents, A.B. and Ruth Maynard a stepson, Tommy Sewell a stepdaughterinlaw, Carol Sewell a stepgrandson, Calvin Sewell two sisters, Margie Carriker and Shirley Dunlap and two brothers, Roy Lee Maynard and William Son Maynard.
Bertie is survived by her daughter, Sue Willis of Hamlin her stepgranddaughter, Shelly Barnes, of Spring five stepgreatgrandchildren two stepgreatgreatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, greatnieces, great nephews, greatgreatnieces, and greatgreat nephews.

Visitation

AdamsFosterRay Funeral Home
505 NW 5th Street
Hamlin, TX  79520
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
6:007:00 p.m.

Service

Funeral Service

First Baptist Church of Hamlin
217 SW Ave. B
Hamlin, TX  79520
Thursday, August 28, 2014
10:30 a.m.

Cemetery

Hamlin Memorial Cemetery
East of Hamlin on TX-92
Hamlin, TX  79520